Chương 289: Chia ly trước đêm

At this moment, Man Qian felt very awkward.

Qin Yu brought him along to enter the Ni Yang Realm. Such a great favor, to be honest, Man Qian had always kept it in his heart. But although Man Qian was a super divine beast, he was still only a first-grade demon king. If he hadn’t come down as the demon world’s envoy this time, how could he suddenly have so many treasures?

Even for a super divine beast at the first-grade demon king level, having one excellent demon weapon was already quite good. So giving Qin Yu good treasures, Man Qian was very reluctant. If he gave one less, the extra ones would return with him to the demon world, and he could keep them.

“Brother Man Qian, this isn’t right. When I just descended to the mortal realm, I even openly declared that whoever got the Po Tian Map would give it to me directly, and I would grant them top-grade celestial armor on behalf of Emperor Yu,” Hua Yan spoke with a tone full of injustice toward Qin Yu. “Later, to auction for a Po Tian Map, what I paid was more than just a top-grade celestial armor. What is the Po Tian Map used for? Is it not to let me enter the Ni Yang Realm? Now Brother Qin Yu has brought you in, which is equivalent to giving you a Po Tian Map. You, the dignified envoy of the demon world, shouldn’t be so stingy, right?”

Man Qian’s face instantly flushed red.

Zong Jue’s words were relatively subtle, but Hua Yan’s were very direct. Naturally, Du Zhongjun, who had a grudge against Man Qian, didn’t let the opportunity slip and immediately sneered, “Oh… So the super divine beast Purple-eyed Bull Demon King is like this…”

“Enough,” Qin Yu quickly interrupted, “I can bring eight people in; leaving spots empty is a waste. Besides, Brother Man Qian and I have a deep bond. But bringing him along into the Ni Yang Realm is no big deal.”

Qin Yu looked at Man Qian: “Brother Man Qian, I now have a top-grade celestial sword, which is already enough. You don’t need to worry too much. How about this... during the exploration in the Ni Yang Realm, if you get any treasures, just give me one.”

Qin Yu truly felt Man Qian’s embarrassment.

If others were reluctant to give, forcing would only ruin their relationship. Moreover, at this moment, for Qin Yu, defensive armor didn’t have much effect since he possessed an almost immortal body.

Man Qian’s expression changed and suddenly relaxed.

“Haha…” A gleam shone in Man Qian’s eyes. “Brother Qin Yu, I am indeed a bit stingy. It’s just a top-grade demon weapon. Entering the Ni Yang Realm is such a great favor. If I return empty-handed…”

The thought of going back empty-handed was indeed embarrassing. Man Qian felt even more grateful to Qin Yu and thought he had been too stingy.

“Take this set of top-grade demon weapon armor first. When I get some great treasures later, I will give them to you. Otherwise... I fear I will never be at peace.” With a wave, Man Qian produced a set of deep blue battle armor and simultaneously annulled the blood contract.

Like a brocade robe, the armor floated before Man Qian.

Hua Yan, Du Zhongjun, and the others were a bit stunned. They thought Man Qian would at most produce a top-grade demon weapon, but unexpectedly, he brought out a whole set of top-grade demon warrior armor. Even Qin Yu was somewhat surprised.

“Don’t worry, although I say it’s a top-grade demon weapon, there is no distinction of types. Actually, it’s considered a top-grade immortal weapon as well. Huh? Why not accept it? Do you look down on me?” Man Qian looked at Qin Yu.

Qin Yu felt helpless.

To be honest, one or two immortal weapons didn’t matter to him. What mattered was that Man Qian owed him a favor. But this matter was deliberately stirred up by Zong Jue.

“Brother Qin Yu, just accept it, or Brother Man Qian might really get angry,” Zong Jue urged.

Qin Yu shook his head helplessly but still accepted the armor.

“Brother Man Qian, I will accept this armor. Honestly, I do need defensive type immortal weapons now because my two brothers will probably ascend soon. They don’t have top-grade immortal weapons yet.”

After speaking, Qin Yu looked at Hou Fei and Xiao Hei.

In terms of defense, Hou Fei had his own water element battle armor; Hei Yu had the ‘Black Scale Battle Armor’ formed from his feathers.

“The defensive power of Hou Fei’s water element battle armor is mostly formed by Hou Fei’s water control ability and his fur. Its power is much weaker than the Black Scale Battle Armor. This set of armor should go to Hou Fei first.”

Qin Yu was very clear about his brothers’ strength. When young, Xiao Hei’s feathers were very sharp and resilient. Now, the Black Scale Battle Armor formed from Xiao Hei’s feathers was definitely not inferior to a low-grade immortal weapon. Also, Xiao Hei was extremely skilled in movement; if it was about fleeing, Hou Fei was stronger than Xiao Hei.

“Xiao Hei, give this armor to Hou Fei first,” Qin Yu said as he greeted Hei Yu.

“Big brother, just give it to Monkey. His water element battle armor’s defense is indeed weak, and his speed and dodge technique are much worse than mine. Apart from his brute strength and stronger attacks, he is really weak at escaping,” Hei Yu said calmly.

“You featherless bird, you…” Hou Fei was extremely angry.

But Hei Yu’s words were true, and that left Hou Fei speechless.

The Fiery-eyed Water Ape was naturally very good at attacking but was far worse at fleeing compared to the avian divine beast Xiao Hei.

“Alright, stop it,” Qin Yu laughed, stopping them and handed the armor to Hou Fei.

At that moment, Ao Feng’s voice sounded.

“So many top-grade immortal weapons, plus over a hundred superior immortal weapons. Isn’t it because the secret techniques are attached to them? This secret technique needs blood recognition to activate. If I don’t use blood recognition, I can take them all back and ask a senior celestial immortal to help refine away the secret technique,” Ao Feng slowly walked toward the Scattered Treasure Rock.

The other envoys’ eyes lit up immediately.

No need to ask a senior celestial immortal to refine them, even after leaving the Ni Yang Realm, they could grab some low-power people, make them recognize the weapons with blood, and consume the energy of the secret techniques on them.

Instantly, the three top experts Man Qian, Hua Yan, and Du Zhongjun all moved.

But this time, the four envoys seemed to only target... superior immortal weapons.

Yes, Ao Feng and the other four envoys each targeted the superior immortal weapons, none touched the top-grade immortal weapons.

Because all four had space rings that stored superior immortal weapons but had no space rings for top-grade immortal weapons.

They simply could not put the top-grade immortal weapons into a space ring. If they couldn’t put them in the space ring, how could they carry them? Would they carry those top-grade immortal weapons in their hands all the time?

The Ni Yang Realm was full of dangers. Would they hold onto these unusable top-grade immortal weapons all the way?

Other than holding them in hand, the only way was blood recognition. But wasn’t that courting death?

Each envoy was disciplined, each taking about thirty superior immortal weapons.

“I endure, I endure,” Qin Yu thought helplessly. “I also have a space ring for superior immortal weapons, the Black Flame Lord’s Ring! But... this secret must not be discovered by them.”

Hou Fei and Xiao Hei looked at Qin Yu with meaning in their eyes, which Qin Yu clearly understood.

His two brothers also knew he had the Black Flame Lord’s Ring.

Regarding the preciousness, the space ring for superior immortal weapons was even more precious than the top-grade armor just now. So Qin Yu didn’t dare to use it casually, at least not now.

“No hurry, the time hasn’t come yet. We’ve just entered the Ni Yang Realm; there will be more treasures ahead,” Qin Yu could only console himself thus.

At this time, the four envoys were ready to depart.

“Alright, according to Ni Yang Celestial Emperor’s words, we just need to follow this bluestone path straight forward. Whoever reaches the end can get that treasure,” Ao Feng smiled. “Of course, Brother Hua Yan’s difficulty will be more than three times higher than ours.”

Hua Yan’s face was still cold.

Everyone remembered the hostility the Ni Yang Celestial Emperor showed at the beginning toward the visitors from the celestial realm. Fortunately, the Ni Yang Celestial Emperor was ‘magnanimous’ and didn’t blast the celestial envoys with restrictions but gave them a chance, though the difficulty increased threefold.

“Enough talk, let’s go,” Hua Yan said coldly.

Then Hua Yan led his underlings, Ming Shan Zhen Ren and Xue Yu Yang, forward, but their speed wasn’t fast. Evidently, they were very cautious when walking.

Afterward, the dragon clan, scattered demons, and Man Qian’s group also began to move.

“Senior Zong, you all go ahead first. We have something to talk about with Big Brother,” Hou Fei greeted Zong Jue and others.

Qin Yu was also a bit surprised and looked at Hou Fei and Xiao Hei.

Zong Jue looked at the three brothers and nodded, “Alright, if you have something to discuss, go ahead first. We will stay ahead. Hurry and catch up soon. Hehe... It’s safer for you to move in the rear while we explore danger ahead.”

After Hou Fei, Xiao Hei, and Zong Jue’s people left, Xiao Hei spoke first.

“Big brother, only three days left!”

“What? Three days left?” Qin Yu looked at Xiao Hei and Hou Fei.

Xiao Hei smiled bitterly, “Monkey’s ascension day is three days from now. Though I’m half a day later, when ascending, because Monkey and I are close in rank, we will be taken into the upper realm together.”

Qin Yu also understood this. When ascending, the upper realm produces special energy; if others near you also ascend soon, you will be taken into the upper realm ahead of time.

“Three days?” Qin Yu felt urgency. “Why so fast? Why didn’t you tell me earlier? Didn’t you say it was likely to wait until after leaving the Ni Yang Realm to ascend?”

Qin Yu seemed a bit anxious.

Hou Fei said helplessly, “Big brother, we didn’t come to the Ni Yang Realm at the Snowfish Island initially; who knew we’d spend over three years in the polar cold region? Xiao Hei and I initially estimated exploring the Ni Yang Realm would take only a year and a half. If it were only a year and a half, we would ascend after leaving the Ni Yang Realm. But in the polar cold region, the time was too long…”

Xiao Hei nodded, “At the last stretch in the polar cold region, since we needed to be cautious of the ‘Knife Qi’ and spatial fissures, we didn’t tell you. When entering the Death Abyss, everyone was nervous. When would Monkey and I have the time to tell you? Now, with a bit of free time, we immediately told you.”

Qin Yu forced a smile and nodded.

“Three days, three days!” Qin Yu sighed deeply.

Who would have thought he would only have three days together with his brothers.

“Big brother, promise me to come find me in the demon world! If I wait for you there for a thousand years and can’t find you, I will look for you throughout the entire upper realm,” Xiao Hei solemnly said to Qin Yu.

Come find me in the demon world!

Could he really do that?

If the creation of the Blue Star Transformation failed, Qin Yu might go mad or die during breaking through the Eternal Stage. But facing the expectant looks of his brothers, Qin Yu could only take a deep breath.

“Yes, I promise!” Qin Yu nodded in agreement.

However, Hou Fei, Xiao Hei, and Qin Yu all understood this was only a verbal promise. Whether Qin Yu could really create the next cultivation technique for the Eternal Stage and successfully ascend was still uncertain.

“Alright, big brother, everyone else has already set out. Let’s hurry to catch up,” Hou Fei urged.

Qin Yu nodded but appeared somewhat distracted.

The three brothers continued along the bluestone path, hastening forward. Unexpectedly, the path was incredibly long. The three brothers rushed a half-day at high speed before meeting Zong Jue and others.

“Brother Qin Yu, you are really lucky. We encountered three dangers earlier, fortunately, everyone was cautious,” Zong Jue told the three.

“We are lucky indeed.”

The three encountered no danger on the way, as most had been dealt with by those ahead.

Gathering with Zong Jue’s large group, Qin Yu’s progress naturally slowed. Powerful figures like Man Qian, Hua Yan, and Ao Feng cautiously scouted ahead while weaker ones like Qin Yu stayed behind to walk safely.

Qin Yu occasionally chatted with his two brothers, cherishing their last rare moments together in the mortal realm.

Along the way, the scenery changed from forests to lakes and even to swamps. But whether lakes or swamps, the bluestone path remained steady on the surface, making Qin Yu realize further the marvels of the Ni Yang Realm.

Finally, after passing through the swamp area, they stepped into a palace-like building.

A bluestone path led to the palace gates, with two lines of large characters engraved on either side:

“One entry onto the Blue Cloud Road, to rise alone to the Ninth Heaven.”

“This must be the legendary Blue Cloud Road. Ten chances, and the challenges are probably set here. The treasure is most likely above the Ninth Heaven!” Ao Feng softly said, looking at the inscription.

Du Zhongjun nodded, “The Ni Yang Celestial Emperor has lowered the difficulty — he even let us come directly to the Blue Cloud Road. The Blood Demon Emperor and others, when they came to Su Yun Road, witnessed many incredible formations and restrictions.”

“Alone on the Ninth Heaven? Could it be… only one person can ascend to the Ninth Heaven? What about the others?” Zong Jue muttered while staring at the second line.

All the present experts listened. Upon hearing Zong Jue’s mutter, their expressions changed.

“To rise alone to the Ninth Heaven, to rise alone...” Man Qian and the others couldn’t help but stare at the last sentence.